Damian Clarkson, MD of A-list caterer Red Snapper Events comments that smaller weddings are often the most stylish and offers the following advice, suggesting why a smaller wedding can be more memorable and special than a larger, more traditional, wedding.
“As the big day draws closer, I have seen many brides become increasingly stressed and worried about the big day. I often notice that the stress associated with a wedding is proportional to the size of the invite list. So why give yourself the unnecessary extra work?
- Smaller weddings are usually more intimate. Most people choose to invite only family and very close friends. This can make it a really special day that you will enjoy and everyone invited will remember, rather than it blurring into a hazy memory with all the other similar large weddings they’ve attended.
- Having a restricted guest list means you can spend more of your budget on making the day truly spectacular. You can allow yourself to opt for the slightly more expensive menu and higher quality wine choices – following the expression of quality over quantity!
- An intimate wedding means you can actually have time to speak to all the guests, and share your special day with them instead of rationing your time by dividing it between 100 plus guests.
- Having a smaller wedding means you can pay greater attention to detail. With a larger wedding you have to be cautious of different people’s varying needs, whereas with a smaller one there will be fewer complaints about your menu or music choice.
- A smaller wedding can be less extravagant whilst still being extremely stylish. This usually means there are fewer things that could go wrong and consequently it is less stressful for the bride.
- A smaller, more stylish wedding often means the day can be more flexible and less regimented as there are fewer people to organise.
- Although people may be slightly disappointed at not being invited, it is impossible to please everybody all of the time. An easy rule to follow when minimising numbers is to ask yourself, have I had a conversation with them in the past year? If not, you can easily cross them off. Don’t let those little pangs of guilt creep in; just because somebody invited you to their wedding doesn’t mean you have to do the same. It is your special day! You’ll be surprised how many people understand and respect your decision.”
Over the last six years, London based caterer Red Snapper Events has secured its position at the forefront of the wedding industry. Its name has become synonymous with style and elegance, with Red Snapper planning and catering numerous weddings and private events every year.
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Notes to Editors
· Red Snapper Events is a leading London event agency, caterer and professional party planner.
· Red Snapper’s projects include the Visit London Awards and Fashion Fringe as well as recent appearances on The Apprentice and BBC Radio 2’s Chris Evans show.
· Red Snapper is the preferred caterer for venues such as The Natural History Museum, Old Billingsgate, Roundhouse.
· Red Snapper is proud to support charities such as www.foodchain.org.uk.
· Red Snapper is located at Unit 10, Bermondsey Trading Estate, 235 Rotherhithe New Road, London SE16 3LL.
· More information can be found at www.redsnapperevents.com
